ATI LPN
Test Bank for Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice
Chapter 16 : Mental Health Promotion for Young and Middle-Aged Adults Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a middle-aged adult for possible biologic risk factor associated with mental illness. Which of the following would the nurse identify as placing this patient at increased risk? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Biologic risk factors for mental illness in middle-aged adults include loss of lens elasticity affecting self-esteem (
C), changes in brain structure impacting cognition (
D), and decreased metabolic rate leading to weight gain and low activity (E), all linked to depression or anxiety. Skin changes (
A) are cosmetic, and enhanced respiratory efficiency (
B) is inaccurate.
Question 2 of 5
A group of nursing students is reviewing the results of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The students demonstrate understanding of this information when they identify which group as experiencing the greatest number of sad, blue, or depressed days (SBDD)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Women report higher rates of sad, blue, or depressed days in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, likely due to social, hormonal, and caregiving stressors. Men, young adults, and older adults have lower reported rates.
Question 3 of 5
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is assessing a woman for possible factors related to suicide. Which of the following would the nurse be least likely to identify?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking is a health risk but less directly linked to suicide compared to poor self-rated health, low education, and drug use, which are strongly associated with increased suicide risk due to their impact on mental health and coping.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a young adult about measures to promote mental health. Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting social support to 'two really good friends' suggests a misunderstanding of the broader social connections needed for mental health, indicating a need for further teaching. Nutrition, relaxation, and sleep are all appropriate strategies.
Question 5 of 5
After teaching a group of students about protective factors for mental illness, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Social support is a key protective factor against mental illness, buffering stress and enhancing resilience. Unemployment, younger age, and single status are risk factors, not protective.